121 episodes

NASA’s technical workforce put boots on the Moon, tire tracks on Mars, and the first reusable spacecraft in orbit around the Earth. Learn what’s next as they build missions that redefine the future with amazing discoveries and remarkable innovations.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps NASA

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NASA’s technical workforce put boots on the Moon, tire tracks on Mars, and the first reusable spacecraft in orbit around the Earth. Learn what’s next as they build missions that redefine the future with amazing discoveries and remarkable innovations.

    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 120: Fueling Innovation: How NASA Shares Knowledge for Progress

    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 120: Fueling Innovation: How NASA Shares Knowledge for Progress

    In this episode, we sit down with Jim Rostohar, Chief Knowledge Officer for NASA's Johnson Space Center, to explore the vital role of knowledge sharing within the organization.

    • 23 min
    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 119: Rocket Propulsion Test Program

    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 119: Rocket Propulsion Test Program

    Rocket Propulsion Test Program Manager Christine Powell discusses chemical propulsion testing at NASA’s world-class facilities.

    • 23 min
    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 118: Center Innovation Fund and Early Career Initiative

    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 118: Center Innovation Fund and Early Career Initiative

    NASA SpaceTech's Michael LaPointe and John Nelson discuss the Center Innovation Fund and Early Career Initiative.

    • 19 min
    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 117: NASA Trade and Technical Professionals, Part 3

    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 117: NASA Trade and Technical Professionals, Part 3

    NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Engineering Technicians John Hood, Amy Meekham, and Mark Sloan discuss details of their work on the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer.

    • 34 min
    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 116: NASA Trade and Technical Professionals, Part 2

    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 116: NASA Trade and Technical Professionals, Part 2

    NASA Technicians Scott Bartram, Eric Bentley, Maria Salinas, and Phil Steele discuss their hands-on work on a variety of projects and technologies.

    • 59 min
    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 115: NASA Trade and Technical Professionals, Part 1

    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 115: NASA Trade and Technical Professionals, Part 1

    NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Engineering Technicians Jason Nelson, Kyle Whitfield, and Alex Zamora discuss their essential contributions to NASA missions.

    • 32 min

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